The Little Liar

by Mitch Albom

The Angel of Mercy said, “Yes, let Man be created, for he will do merciful deeds.” The Angel of Righteousness said, “Yes, let Man be created, for he will do righteous acts.” Only the Angel of Truth disagreed. “No, let Man not be created, for he will be false and tell lies.” So what did the Lord do? He considered all that was said. Then He cast Truth out of heaven and threw him to the depths of the earth.

I have my own theory. I believe I was hurled to earth to smash into billions of pieces, each of which finds its way into a human heart. And there I thrive. Or die.